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P905 OVX

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,866 mi
Last recorded125,866 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 OVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 125,866 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 121,196 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 121,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 115,954 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,067 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 96,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 94,132 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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P905 OVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P905 OVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P905 OVX registered?

P905 OVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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